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 | Azarenka in the final in Carlsbad5-08-2013 |
The first placed Victoria Azarenka from Belarus reached the final of the tournament in Carlsbad, eliminating Ana Ivanovic with 6-0, 4-6, 6-3.
The former world number one Azarenka, who three days ago celebrated her 24 birthday, will play for the title on Sunday with Samantha Stosur, outperformed Virginie Razzano in the other semifinal.
Two-time Open Austrelian champion seeking her 17th singles title and third for the season to warm up for U S Open, where last year lost the final.